Health Violations Found PA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp

EPA ID: PA6200015 · 870 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA compliance records for Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp show 2 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 870 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 52
Avg Safety Score
870
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
24
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.64 mg/L
Max Lead Level — Exceeds Limit
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
8
Contaminants Flagged
$162K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$64,906
Median Household Income
4,688
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp serves a community with a median household income of $64,906 and an estimated 4,688 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Crawford County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Contaminant 0700 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 1085 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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D 0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,140
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $6,040

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Lead Exposure — Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,280
10 years
$20,560
20 years
$41,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $6,040 (one-time) vs. $20,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp (EPA ID: PA6200015) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 870 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 16316 in Conneaut Lake.

Average Home Safety Score: D (52/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
March 13, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 1085 Monitoring Resolved
October 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Copper Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 6 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 5 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
16316 0.64 mg/L Yes N/A
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

  • 16316 — Conneaut Lake

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp (PA6200015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp water safe to drink?

Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp serve?

Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp serves approximately 870 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
298
Unknown Material
46
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2001-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 870
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp safe to drink?
Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp has a D safety grade based on 24 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Revised Total Coliform Rule, Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp serve?
Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp serves approximately 870 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp's water source?
Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.64 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp's service area?
The Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp service area has a median household income of $64,906. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp get its water?
Conneaut Lake Borough Wtp's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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